Research Journal of Medical Sciences

Year: 2011
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Page No. 80 - 82

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Federal Medical Center Keffi, Nigeria

Authors : G.R. Pennap, E.T. Osanga and A. Ubam

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